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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781644803321

Titolo

Understanding pathological demand avoidance syndrome in children [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for parents, teachers and other professionals / / Phil Christie ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012

ISBN

1-283-29142-8

9786613291424

0-85700-253-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (210 p.)

Collana

JKP essentials

Altri autori (Persone)

ChristiePhil

Disciplina

618.92

618.9289

Soggetti

Behavior disorders in children

Emotional problems of children

Problem children - Mental health

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

What is PDA? -- Positive everyday strategies -- Living with PDA -- What makes a good school for a child with PDA? -- Developing emotional well-being and self-awareness in children with PDA -- Summing up and question for the future.

Sommario/riassunto

Written by professionals and parents, this book answers the key questions about PDA and uses case examples throughout to show the impact of the condition on different areas of the child's life. The early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers.